Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders [1] are the region of southern Scotland adjoining the border with England, a fact which has heavily influenced the history of this region. In the days before the union, this area was frequently fought over, and had a reputation for banditry and lawlessness. At the same time, the Scottish kings were keen to develop and embellish the region - their efforts are proably best seen in the four "Border Abbeys" to be found within the region.


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Cities

  • Coldstream
  • Dryburgh - location of Dryburgh Abbey, burial place of Sir Walter Scott
  • Galashiels
  • Hawick
  • Jedburgh - location of Jedburgh Abbey
  • Kelso - location of Kelso Abbey
  • Melrose - location of Melrose Abbey
  • Peebles
  • Selkirk

Other destinations

  • Abbotsford - close to Galashiels, the home of Sir Walter Scott


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